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Firmware upgrade failed

Hi I tried to upgrade my 7.7 to ICS using the image from SamMobile and Odin 1.87, the update failed at modem.bin and now when i boot the tab it goes to "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again". Needless to say it wont connect to Kies. Can anyone please help me. I am desperate.
thank you
Gordon

gordonj said:
Hi I tried to upgrade my 7.7 to ICS using the image from SamMobile and Odin 1.87, the update failed at modem.bin and now when i boot the tab it goes to "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again". Needless to say it wont connect to Kies. Can anyone please help me. I am desperate.
thank you
Gordon
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I guess u didn't boot your tab to DOWNLOAD mode which's power button+lower volume button before flashing procedure?
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You also didn't bother to post your question in "General". Familiarize yourself with the rules.
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gordonj said:
Hi I tried to upgrade my 7.7 to ICS using the image from SamMobile and Odin 1.87, the update failed at modem.bin and now when i boot the tab it goes to "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again". Needless to say it wont connect to Kies. Can anyone please help me. I am desperate.
thank you
Gordon
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If you can still go to download mode , you have to flash the original rom that your mobile came with .

Yes make sure you are in ODIN/Download mode on the tablet.
Just in case any of you didn't see in the other ICS thread (though by now there are probably more than just a handful), I encountered a failure upgrading via Mobile ODIN pro on my ROOTED stock HC.
Luckily I was able to get to Download mode and I used Odin and it flashed fine. Just make sure the re-partition setting is not ticked.

Use mobile Odin, it root ics rom after u flash it)

OH MY GOD! WTF IS THIS STILL DOING IN DEVELOPMENT!?
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I've the same problem! Odin just wont finish his installation :S I tryed everythin even flash hc back. But that won't finish at all! Maybe it's the driver? I don't installed kies but it does load in odin! On this moment I'm gonna try to install the driver's and try it again!

if you are plugged into a USB hub try plugging right into your computer. that was my issue with failed flashing. drove me nuts for hours.

SOLLUTION for Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in

Hello guys this is my first post and please consider me as a beginner.
I have a SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 international version. I believe the solution I will be posting will work for all types if they get the message "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again".
I downloaded the file attached to the post (insecure kernel).
Then with help of odin v3.04 the phone in download mode I installed the above insecure kernel. By doing this I got the firmware issue away then I put the phone to recovery mode by pressing the volume up button and menu button and power button and selected the option factory reset and wiped or deleted the entire data. Once that was done I was able to install the latest Jellybean 4.1 official release using odin and my phone is back to life. I am so happy. I belive it will work for you also..
Thanks.

another problem
subinbabu_1987 said:
Hello guys this is my first post and please consider me as a beginner.
I have a SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 international version. I believe the solution I will be posting will work for all types if they get the message "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again".
I downloaded the file attached to the post (insecure kernel).
Then with help of odin v3.04 the phone in download mode I installed the above insecure kernel. By doing this I got the firmware issue away then I put the phone to recovery mode by pressing the volume up button and menu button and power button and selected the option factory reset and wiped or deleted the entire data. Once that was done I was able to install the latest Jellybean 4.1 official release using odin and my phone is back to life. I am so happy. I belive it will work for you also..
Thanks.
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Hi I was trying unfortunately to update my firmware to the latest one by using skies :S but something went wrong so I restarted my phone and found the same message " Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again "
so I did as you said and performed all those actions above but The phone stuck on samsung open screen ... also when I connect it to my pc you know the only thing appeared the battery charging but even can't see the percentage of it .. or start the phone ... so what should I do please

tnkz dude
tnkz dude
subinbabu_1987 said:
Hello guys this is my first post and please consider me as a beginner.
I have a SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 international version. I believe the solution I will be posting will work for all types if they get the message "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again".
I downloaded the file attached to the post (insecure kernel).
Then with help of odin v3.04 the phone in download mode I installed the above insecure kernel. By doing this I got the firmware issue away then I put the phone to recovery mode by pressing the volume up button and menu button and power button and selected the option factory reset and wiped or deleted the entire data. Once that was done I was able to install the latest Jellybean 4.1 official release using odin and my phone is back to life. I am so happy. I belive it will work for you also..
Thanks.
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Raymon2012 said:
Hi I was trying unfortunately to update my firmware to the latest one by using skies :S but something went wrong so I restarted my phone and found the same message " Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again "
so I did as you said and performed all those actions above but The phone stuck on samsung open screen ... also when I connect it to my pc you know the only thing appeared the battery charging but even can't see the percentage of it .. or start the phone ... so what should I do please
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Disconnect the USB, remove the battery, put it back and get into recovery and see if it gets into download mode. If you get the "recovery screen" again, connect to kies and try the emergency recovery. Irrespective of what happens, retry getting into download mode again after that. I had encountered the same problem during and update after around 62% was written to the phone and was able to get into download mode again.

Never use kies. Always use Odin, or Mobile Odin.
Sent from an electronic device.

sebarkh said:
Never use kies. Always use Odin, or Mobile Odin.
Sent from an electronic device.
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Can someone help me in extracting the file downloaded by kies and create odin flashable files please. I know where the file downloaded by kies reside, 1 problem solved.

hackworks said:
Can someone help me in extracting the file downloaded by kies and create odin flashable files please. I know where the file downloaded by kies reside, 1 problem solved.
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Use CHECKFUS to download and flash the tar via Odin .
jje

it worked..
thank you very much mate!!

same problem
Raymon2012 said:
Hi I was trying unfortunately to update my firmware to the latest one by using skies :S but something went wrong so I restarted my phone and found the same message " Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again "
so I did as you said and performed all those actions above but The phone stuck on samsung open screen ... also when I connect it to my pc you know the only thing appeared the battery charging but even can't see the percentage of it .. or start the phone ... so what should I do please
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hey raymon2012, did you ever fix this problem, i'm encountered the very same issue. plz help

ray484 said:
hey raymon2012, did you ever fix this problem, i'm encountered the very same issue. plz help
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TRY
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1978840

subinbabu_1987 said:
Hello guys this is my first post and please consider me as a beginner.
I have a SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 international version. I believe the solution I will be posting will work for all types if they get the message "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again".
I downloaded the file attached to the post (insecure kernel).
Then with help of odin v3.04 the phone in download mode I installed the above insecure kernel. By doing this I got the firmware issue away then I put the phone to recovery mode by pressing the volume up button and menu button and power button and selected the option factory reset and wiped or deleted the entire data. Once that was done I was able to install the latest Jellybean 4.1 official release using odin and my phone is back to life. I am so happy. I belive it will work for you also..
Thanks.
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thank you so much this is a good information

[Q] Odin accidental zip flash =/

I was supposed to unpack the tarfile from the zip, but since my computer decided to not recognize the zip and using the rar icon I thought it was the tar itself and flashed it only to realise my mistake as Odin said the flash failed. As of right now, every time I start my device, it says "Firmware upgrade encountered and issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." and shows a picture that looks like *Phone**Triangle**Computer*.
Kies emergency recovery does not recognize the device.
Trying to start the phone in recovery mode takes me to the *Phone**Triangle**Computer*.
Download mode > Flashing a stock rom = fail (Yes, it's unpacked this time)
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
P.S. Now before anyone bothers to help me out here.. I know.. I'm an idiot, and anyone who takes his or her time to help out here is my hero for the rest of my life <3 D.S.

Try to flash stock firmware with a pit file search for pit file in original development section for you device model

armedking said:
Try to flash stock firmware with a pit file search for pit file in original development section for you device model
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Is there even a pit-file for 9505 yet?
I didn't find it if there is one.
Trying to flash a stock in just a few minutes, when the download is complete. If it does not work, I'll try to find a pit.
Thanks for the reply <3

For the i9500 ther is i think dont know about i9505 try asking a dev and there is a thread here on page two I think somebody had same problem like you he fixt it changing usb poort and original usb cabel helpt him try to do that and flash stock firmware without pit file first hope you get it sort al out buddy

PixelPatrik said:
Is there even a pit-file for 9505 yet?
I didn't find it if there is one.
Trying to flash a stock in just a few minutes, when the download is complete. If it does not work, I'll try to find a pit.
Thanks for the reply <3
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see my sig for pit file with odin :good:

Alright, so I got a lot further this time.
I figured out how to get into Download mode again, suddenly I need to press and hold the combo a little while longer than I did before, or it will go to *phone**triangle**computer*.
I got the official firmware into PDA in Odin 3.07 this time around and connected my phone to the computer after I loaded PDA.
I then pressed start and VOILA!!! Thanks fellas!

You welcome enjoy

PixelPatrik said:
I was supposed to unpack the tarfile from the zip, but since my computer decided to not recognize the zip and using the rar icon I thought it was the tar itself and flashed it only to realise my mistake as Odin said the flash failed. As of right now, every time I start my device, it says "Firmware upgrade encountered and issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." and shows a picture that looks like *Phone**Triangle**Computer*.
Kies emergency recovery does not recognize the device.
Trying to start the phone in recovery mode takes me to the *Phone**Triangle**Computer*.
Download mode > Flashing a stock rom = fail (Yes, it's unpacked this time)
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
P.S. Now before anyone bothers to help me out here.. I know.. I'm an idiot, and anyone who takes his or her time to help out here is my hero for the rest of my life <3 D.S.
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yes u need the pit file while flashing

Need urgent help in S4 GT-I9505 " firmware upgrade encountered an issue"

Sup guys,
My Galaxy S4 is stuck at an image that says: "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in kies & try again on"
I can't get stock firmware via kies or via ODIN cuz gives me an error.
I can't install TWRP via ODIN cuz gives me an error.
I did a bunch of things, change USB ports, computer install drivers. I don't know what more to do, seriously :s
Hope someone can help.

TugaPhysicx said:
Sup guys,
My Galaxy S4 is stuck at an image that says: "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in kies & try again on"
I can't get stock firmware via kies or via ODIN cuz gives me an error.
I can't install TWRP via ODIN cuz gives me an error.
I did a bunch of things, change USB ports, computer install drivers. I don't know what more to do, seriously :s
Hope someone can help.
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try to pull your battery for 10 sec and then put it back mate . Now Press and hold power+Voldown in order to boot into downloadmode and flash away.

Try to pull battery n hit it into Download mode n Reflash it via Odin
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Repulsa said:
try to pull your battery for 10 sec and then put it back mate . Now Press and hold power+Voldown in order to boot into downloadmode and flash away.
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Didn't worked mate :/

Ryanrioz said:
Try to pull battery n hit it into Download mode n Reflash it via Odin
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ODIN still gives error..

In Kies select Tools -> Emergency firmware recovery
This will identify the appropriate firmware for your device (by serial no I think), wipe your device clean and install the latest available firmware. It is the 'nuclear option' when all else fails.
It rescued me from a brick once, but I ended up on new bootloader so tripped Knox fuse when I rooted. Annoying, but tolerable to get the device working again.

G900F Boots straight into Odin Mode. Soft Brick help needed pls

Hi, I'm stuck. I've soft bricked my G900F. Can someone help me restore it please?
When I turn the phone on, without selecting Download mode, it goes straight to it, and displays the following message
"Firmware upgrage encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again"
When I connect it to my computer with Odin open in administrator mode, it is recognised by Odin.
I have visited samknows and samsung-updates, but I don't know which one I'm supposed to download.
I'm in the UK and ideally want stock unbranded firmware, or something to get it working again.
So far, each firmware I have downloaded and then used Odin to flash the S5 has failed.
Please can someone help? Thanks in advance

ewk15 said:
Hi, I'm stuck. I've soft bricked my G900F. Can someone help me restore it please?
When I turn the phone on, without selecting Download mode, it goes straight to it, and displays the following message
"Firmware upgrage encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again"
When I connect it to my computer with Odin open in administrator mode, it is recognised by Odin.
I have visited samknows and samsung-updates, but I don't know which one I'm supposed to download.
I'm in the UK and ideally want stock unbranded firmware, or something to get it working again.
So far, each firmware I have downloaded and then used Odin to flash the S5 has failed.
Please can someone help? Thanks in advance
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what does odin say?

ewk15 said:
Hi, I'm stuck. I've soft bricked my G900F. Can someone help me restore it please?
When I turn the phone on, without selecting Download mode, it goes straight to it, and displays the following message
"Firmware upgrage encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again"
When I connect it to my computer with Odin open in administrator mode, it is recognised by Odin.
I have visited samknows and samsung-updates, but I don't know which one I'm supposed to download.
I'm in the UK and ideally want stock unbranded firmware, or something to get it working again.
So far, each firmware I have downloaded and then used Odin to flash the S5 has failed.
Please can someone help? Thanks in advance
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Use Samfirm to get off the latest firmware for your model.
Aka more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647

Aroms said:
Use Samfirm to get off the latest firmware for your model.
Aka more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
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AND get the Pit file that suits your Phone. I think its the missing Pit file

lladwein said:
AND get the Pit file that suits your Phone. I think its the missing Pit file
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If, Samfirm you can get the Pit your model , rather than tick "Auto " do in "Manual

Thanks.
Ok so using Samfirm, I have what I hope is the correct firmware downloading.
SM-G90F
BTU
well I say downloading, it was doing over 4mbps it's currently doing 0kbps :/
How do I get the pit file and install it?

Aroms said:
Use Samfirm to get off the latest firmware for your model.
Aka more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
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Aaah, thank you so much. I didn't know about this program, it worked perfectly. Flashed the download in Odin and my phone is fixed